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MPNH Cake and Tea Party!
🎂 Our Cake and Tea Party was a joyful celebration of MPNH’s 50th birthday milestone, bringing together community members, staff, volunteers, and supporters over tea, sweet treats, and meaningful conversations. 🍰 Thank you to our incredible volunteers, bakers, tea makers, and generous donors — including Mount Pleasant Thierry (@thierrychocolat), Cream Pony (@creampony), and Gluten Free Epicurean (@glutenfreeepicurean) — for helping make this gathering so special and memorable.
Get to know our volunteer of the month, Yunitza!
Get to know our volunteer of the month, Yunitza! Their role, their stories, and the reason why they volunteer at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House.
Neighbourhood House Week at Mount Pleasant!
Welcome to our community, welcome to your Neighborhood House. From May 3–9, 2026, join us for Neighbourhood House Week and step into our “living room” for coffee, connection, and a glimpse of our programs. Meet your neighbours, share stories, and feel at home. We’d love to see you there!
Volunteer Appreciation Party at Mount Pleasant!
Last Saturday, April 18, 2026, we honoured our dedicated volunteers at our Volunteer Appreciation Party at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House. This year’s theme, Ignite Volunteerism, celebrates a year-long, nation-building commitment to giving back and strengthening our communities.
Get to know our volunteer of the month, Parisa!
Get to know our volunteer of the month, Parisa! Their role, their stories, and the reason why they volunteer at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House.
Family Programs in Full Swing All Month Long at MPNH!
Families and caregivers have been so grateful for the space, support, and connections built through our Family Programs at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House. Click to see some of the fun moments from the past few weeks!
Get to know our volunteer of the month, Andrea!
Get to know our volunteer of the month, Andrea! Their role, their stories, and the reason why they volunteer at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House.
Humans of MPNH - Milagros “Millie” Martinez
Featuring Millie from our Newcomers Team, who has been part of Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House for 10 years. 💙
In this video, Millie shares her own journey as a newcomer to Canada and reflects on the joy and meaning she finds in supporting Spanish-speaking newcomer women as they build the best life possible in their new home.
Side by Side in the Kitchen: Family Food Preservation with Jessica Wismer
Another lovely Family Food Preservation class with Jessica at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House brought adults and kids together to pickle turnips, share beet salad, and collaborate. Participants felt productive, calm, and motivated, valuing community, and eagerly anticipating the jam-making class.